This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering (CFDA 47.041) project grant award to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for $400,000 provides funding for research to accelerate the design of controllers for large-scale engineering systems, with a focus on transportation applications. The project leverages extensive offline datasets and offline reinforcement learning techniques to develop more efficient and adaptive control systems, such as improved cruise control for vehicles. The research aims to enhance safety, reduce traffic congestion, and improve overall riding comfort, with the potential for a tenfold reduction in societal-scale transportation system design cycles. The award runs from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $400.0k | 4/7/25 |